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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1867
Page
4
A cryptic fragment from a local page shows “A chuef's among ye takin' noter” and “fait hé'll preng tema” with unclear spelling and arrangement. The item reads like a rough transcription of a speech or note with several garbled phrases and no clear event or names.
A Tuesday morning express derailed near North Central Railroad due to a broken track, delaying southbound and Chicago bound trains. The paper also covers a forgery case in a county town, a 2nd Presbyterian church charity gathering, a cruel river abandonment attempt, and a Springfield woman identified as Francis Mrs linked to the incident, with ongoing investigation and hotel lodging noted.
A blaze discovered behind Van Slooten's store adjacent to our office threatened severe damage to the Journal building. Firemen and citizens acted quickly preventing a heavy loss as flames rose to the second story, narrowly averting destruction of the store and the Journal.
In a reflective note the editor doubts whether a recent blaze was arson or accident. The piece laments careless storage of combustibles in back yards and urges merchants and citizens to curb risky practices to keep the city free from destructive fires.
A partial lunar eclipse occurred this morning as observers noted pride in the role of women, suggesting the moon would not be eclipsed if it shared the strength of women.
A four year old boy was found wandering the streets near the new school house calling for his mother. It is unclear if he found her. The notice urges mothers to supervise their children and not allow them to wander the streets.
Ree Miss Irancis was heard by Police Magistrate A. Braisted. The evidence failed to convict, and she was recommitted awaiting further proof. The report covers local news on a court hearing and community updates.
The piece praises T. S. Arthur’s juvenile magazine Tu Cilpren for its simple moral tales and broad appeal to children, noting its $1.25 annual price and a 10 cent specimen issue. It laments missing Illinois content due to printer errors, questions local educational coverage in Stephenson County, and notes Godey’s Lady’s Book April issue and its $2.75 annual rate for regular subscribers.
The Galaxy for March 15, 1867 features Waiting for the Verdict by Rebecca Harding Davis with illustrations by Hennessy, plus articles and notices including A Literary Couple and a By-Way of History. New serial Steven Lawrence Yeoman to begin next issue. price is 5 per year, 3 for six months, 30 cents per issue. Address W. C. & J. P. Church, New York.
From Thursday's Daily our Police Docket appears clear for the past two days, a tendency that will not be complained about, yet it may leave locals scarce.
A meeting of the corporation is set for Thursday April 4 1867 at 10 oclock in the foreston ogle county office of Thomas J Hewitt to organize the company. The note also mentions Fran Richard Yates joining the Sons of Temperance and expresses wish to add more prominent men to the list.
Three of our "boys" were admitted to the mysteries of Odd Fellowship last night and, contrary to their fears, came out unscathed. We urge the remaining to follow suit and try the experience.
Revival meetings are ongoing at Munbury M E church and the Baptist church in the city. Interest remains strong, comparable to the winter peak. The duration depends on continued public interest.
Yesterday a young man driving through town faced a dangerous outbreak as his colt kicked over the traces and shattered the sulky shaft, flinging the driver to the ground. The animal then bolted to the stable, wrecking the vehicle in the process. The rider escaped with his life, and the piece remarks that breaking costs require caution and that twenty five dollars is no bargain for such risk.
Belvidere Standard notes Wendell Phillips, champion of freedom, will lecture tonight in Freeport on Reconstruction. Citizens urge securing his appearance, citing the town's sparse winter lectures and comparing to Belvidere and nearby towns. The piece calls for action before the season ends.
The Journal denounces anonymous letters sent to citizens as un gentlemanly and disgraceful. It urges wronged parties to confront adversaries openly, vows that names of letter authors may be published, and calls for settling disputes honorably with accountability.
A reader observes a red bird warbling a spring tune as a sign of milder weather. The note cites weather prophets and mentions a hopeful return of mild duties to the region, reflecting local anticipation of spring.
A list of officers for Yellow Creek Division No. 708 Sons of Temperance includes W.P Dra Kevan Horns R 8 Susan Highey R 8 Me Devans A Ry 8 Mes Van Hort A Butta TréAbuier-Sanihel High Chaplin Jacob High John Dores Ai G Julia Highey S Dwight Highey OSH Yeoman P Jacob Bunner The division meets every Saturday evening with refreshments served after.
From Saturdays Daily report records the suspension of Dr D H Seelye and Codi manufacturers of Seelye's Catarrh Remedy. The corporation once had promising prospects with cash paid capital stock but now faces total loss and disputes between endorsers of paper and stockholders over rights of smaller creditors.
Yesterday near Taylor's livery stable a pair of young boxers staged a bout. The opening round produced a flare as they clashed with improving skill but crowding obscured who hit the ground first. By the fifth round both fighters endured heavy punishment and one left the ring. A renewed melee followed with stones and wood cast during the disorder. None were seriously hurt. The crowd split on whose merits prevailed. Train up a child and away he'll go.
Surgeon reports Mr Eli Ellis age 82 resident of Stephenson county for 28 years attempted to cut his throat last night near Van Brocklin's school house Florence township but failed to die. He is said to be in a state of poor recovery with melancholic predisposition and bodily infirmities contributing to the rash act. This is described as the most melancholic occurrence in the area.
A Good Templar convention from Stephenson and Carroll counties met in Dakota on March 13 and 14, 1897, adopting temperance resolutions urging opposition to liquor sales and licensing, promoting education, and endorsing anti alcohol policies in elections. The group thanked Dakota residents for hospitality and adapted a hospitality clause from Freeport.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a new Iriventions by the Earl Unoji and roe. Some garbled lines refer to specimens that can be seen at a calling room and a very beautiful, unique style. The passage is largely unreadable but hints at cards or displays and a visiting event.
The city prepares for a mayoral and city offices vote within a week. The Union party is urged to mobilize Republican ballots and support the full ticket. An editorial note references a Tellich editorial correspondence and a serious parish-gate incident at Embury church, with critique of unruly youths lingering near church doors.
Returns to the Land Office show over twenty thousand acres taken up in February in Michigan and Wisconsin under the promested act. A Buffalo fire destroyed the malt house on Pennsylvan ia street owned by H. F. Briggs with losses near 10 000. The Town City lecture association netted 230 after expenses at Fred Douglass last week and 250 from five lectures by John B rough. A major Youngstown Ohio blaze on the 6th damaged property valued at 60 000 with 50 000 insured, Packard & Co. and Howel among principal sufferers. The Legislature enacted a law prohibiting Texan and Cherokee cattle imports to curb diseased cattle entering the state, a boon to cattle breeders and residents.
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